Aras Innovator

Working on Aras Innovator since 2012
  • SI and ISV partner with Aras Corporation.
  • Largest team of Aras certified professionals.
  • Preferred Global Partner for Aras Professional Services.
  • AI Assistants with pre-trained models for common business cases of Aras.
  • Framework and components like Pro App Designer for fast development and deployment of Aras.
  • Data Migration Framework (DMF) for large data migration from any system to Aras.
  • Integration Framework to rapidly build integrations with external systems.
  • Integrations with major CAD applications like UG NX, Pro E, and Creo.
  • Integrations with major PLM system like Enovia, Teamcenter, Windchill.
  • Integrations with collaboration services like SharePoint, Google Docs, Microsoft Office 365.
  • Integrations with MBSE related applications like MATLAB, Cameo System Modeller, Teamwork cloud.
  • Integrations with requirement management tools like JAMA, JIRA, IBM Doors; Import & Export tool for REQIF format.
  • Integrations with compliance and PPAP tools like IMDS, SiliconExpert.

Aras Development Process and Tools

  • Used Azure DevOps for project management and Aras SDE (standard development environment) based source control for many projects.
  • Experienced in setting up Innovator Development Environment from baseline (CodeTree & Database backup).
  • Used Aras TAF for creating automated UI and integration tests.
  • Well versed in setting up various environments (Development, QA, SIT, Production) in Azure.
  • Practiced Aras SAFe development methodology across many projects.
  • Experienced in using Git environment (forks, branches, merge, rebase, pull request etc.).
  • Used SDE based CICD pipelines for automated deployment to various environments.
  • Have good knowledge of Aras DevOps and AICD, latest offering from Aras.

Structure Comparer (EBOM, MBOM)

  • Comparing different types of structure (e.g. BOM, WBS, Product Structure, etc.) based on different parameters.
  • Embedded Structure Comparer on different relationship grids.
  • Compare different revisions of items.
  • Different comparison views on same grid.
  • Extensively worked on query definitions for different structure comparison views.
  • Ability to Sync the structural differences.

Aras - CAD Connectors (UG NX, Pro E)

  • CAD Assemblies - Create new, Save-as (clone) , Rename, Revise
  • Check-in/Check-out
  • Attribute synch
  • PLM change status/refresh
  • Named baseline (establish and retrieve)
  • E-BoM synch
  • Derived output (2D drawing viewing)
  • Derived output (3D model viewing)
  • Lifecycle Mgt. (promote, demote, release)

3D Visualization

  • Enabling 3D Visualization on Custom Item types.
  • Worked on query definitions and tree grid views.
  • Split Screen View with 3D Visualization.
  • Interaction between split screen tabs of 3D view and TGV.
  • Utility for CAD Data Migration to generate various Derived Outputs using HOOPS Convertor.
  • Customized Query processors for different 3D views.

Configurator Services

  • Used to implement Multiple selection Type Features.
  • Used to resolve product structure on custom item types.
  • Worked on the APIs to get variability scope structure for Not Applicable Options.

Batch Loader

  • Batch Utilities for mass data load.
  • Worked on both GUI and Command line modes.
  • Data clean up and correction utilities.

  • Part management involves the creation, management, and tracking of parts and components used in the design and manufacturing of a product. This includes managing part data, such as part numbers, descriptions, and specifications, as well as tracking part revisions, suppliers, and costs. Aras Innovator can help streamline part management by providing tools for part classification, search and retrieval, and change management. This can help ensure that the right parts are used in the right products, and that changes to parts are properly tracked and communicated throughout the organization. We worked on different modules like:

    • BOM Loader
    • Multi-Level BOM Editor
    • Custom BOM Reports
    • Publish to ERP/SAP
    • Parts List

  • During the lifecycle of a product, many documents are created containing critical information which needs to be shared, forming part of the product record. Document Management with Aras includes version and change control for files in multiple formats in a secure, searchable repository. Users across multiple teams and locations have easy access to critical information. We worked on different modules like:

    • Classifications
    • Document Security & Access Control
    • Workflows & Approval Processes
    • Automated Viewable Generation
    • Connection to SharePoint for Collaboration
    • Custom Document Numbering
    • Document Management Using Office Connector

  • Change management is the process of managing changes to product data, such as design changes, engineering changes, and manufacturing changes, throughout the product lifecycle. This involves identifying the need for a change, evaluating the impact of the change, and implementing the change in a controlled and systematic manner. Aras Innovator can help streamline change management by providing tools for change request management, change impact analysis, and change tracking. This can help ensure that changes are properly evaluated, approved, and communicated throughout the organization, and that the product data remains accurate and up to date.

    • Affected Items Handling
    • Review/Approval Workflows
    • Activity Assignments
    • Delegations
    • Partial or Group voting
    • Notifications
    • Security Configurations
    • Workflow History Customizations
    • Conditional Automatic Workflow Path Assignments
    • Fast Track Options

  • Variant management is a feature that enables users to manage and track different variations of a product. It provides a centralized location for storing and managing product data, including different configurations, options, and features. With variant management in Aras Innovator, users can easily create and modify product variants, as well as track the progress of each variant through the product lifecycle. Overall, variant management in PLM helps users streamline their product development process and improve efficiency.

    Variable Components
    • Automatic identification of all possible usage conditions based on features and options.
    • Automatic asset creation for given usage conditions.
    • Classification of assets based on features and options.
    • Filtering & Sorting of assets.
    Variability Items
    • Features & Options enhancements.
    • Table rule editor user interface enhancement.
    • Multiple Selection type Features
    • Not Applicable Features based on usage.
    • Implemented Default Feature Option Selection.
    Breakdown Items
    • Instantiation of resolved breakdown item structure automatically and semi-automatically.
    • Traceability of assets for given breakdown item structures.
    • Classification of instantiated assets for given breakdown item.
    • 3D Visualization of instantiated assets.
    • Filtering & Sorting of instantiated assets.
    • Resolution and instantiation of custom item type.
    • Custom Tree Grid Views for resolution

  • Program management is the process of managing multiple related projects or products as a program, with the goal of achieving specific business objectives. This involves coordinating the activities of multiple teams, managing resources, and ensuring that the program is delivered on time, within budget, and to the desired quality standards. Aras Innovator can help streamline program management by providing tools for program planning, resource allocation, and progress tracking. This can help ensure that the program is managed efficiently and effectively, and that all stakeholders are kept informed of progress and issues. Improve product development with more efficient and effective design processes, streamlining program and project management with powerful capabilities in Aras Innovator.

    • Programs
    • Projects
    • Approval Teams
    • Sponsors
    • Subsystems
    • Data Packages

  • It is a content authoring tool that takes a new approach to the creation of technical publications by using referenced PLM content directly in a modular fashion. With this module, you can easily create, edit, and publish technical documents, as well as track changes and revisions.

  • Author documents, spreadsheets, and presentations in Microsoft tools, while managing their security, versioning, and relationships to product data in Aras Innovator.

    • Office Connector Setup
    • Property Mapping
    • Templates
    • Event Based Report Generation
    • Automatic & On-Demand PDF Report Generation
    • Create, define, and organize functional and non-functional requirements at different levels of the product hierarchy.
    • Traceability of requirements elements such as design models, test cases, simulations, and physical components.
    • Versioning and revision control of requirements for an audit trail of changes.
    • Collaboration of multiple stakeholders, including engineering, manufacturing, and quality assurance teams.
    • Integrated and controller change management processes to manage revisions to requirements.
    • Validation and verification of requirements with tests, simulations, and analysis.
    • Reporting of requirement statuses, traceability matrices, and other relevant data for monitoring and audit.
    • Structured and auditable processes for compliance with industry standards.
    • Seamless integration with external requirement authoring systems like JAMA, JIRA, IBM DOORS etc.
    • Import and Export requirements in REQIF format.
    • Centralization of simulation data for efficiency and collaboration.
    • Automation of simulation workflows including data preparation, model setup, and results analysis.
    • Simulation results traceability with respect to design changes, requirements, and validations.
    • Seamless integrations with leading tools and external systems like MATLAB, Cameo, Teamwork Cloud, etc.
    • Integration with compliances and regulations for certifications and regulatory approvals.
    • Reporting on simulation progress, results, and performance metrics for decision-making, communication, and audits.
    • Complete hierarchical breakdown, structuring and visual representation of complex system into subsystems and components.
    • Definition and decomposition of system requirements into functional and technical elements.
    • Complete traceability of systems, requirements, functional design, physical components and test cases across the life cycle of the product development.
    • Impact analysis of changes across the system’s structure.
    • Integration with external simulation, analysis and testing tools.
    • Integration with compliance and quality management systems.
    • Management of different derived product variants from base variant for specific needs.
    • Document, manage, and link processes to specific product designs, to ensuring that manufacturing process aligns with design intent.
    • Link manufacturing process plans to BOMs, parts, and assemblies to synchronize processes with product changes.
    • Standardize manufacturing processes across product lines or facilities for improved consistency and efficiency.
    • Generate detailed work instructions including step-by-step instructions, illustrations, tool requirements, and safety precautions.
    • Simulate manufacturing processes before implementation to identify issue and inefficiencie.
    • Integration with ERP systems for real time production and inventory management.
    • Reporting for performance metrics and productivity
    • Centralized management of all quality-related processes, documents, and records for consistent quality control.
    • Manage CAPA processes to identify, investigate, resolve and take preventive measures.
    • Integrated risk management to assess, monitor, and mitigate risks associated with products, processes, or suppliers.
    • Internal and external audit management.
    • Management of customer complaint tracking, resolution and corrective actions.
    • Support for regulations and standards, including ISO 9001, FDA 21 CFR Part 11, ISO 13485 etc.
    • Managing engineering and quality changes to products and processes.